Category Manager- Non-Food- London**Must have at least 3 years relevant purchasing experience within the Non Foods area of Food Service Sector, Retail or Wholesale with a proven track record of Cost Containment without compromising quality* To ensure best cost and practise in non-food categories (including but not limited or exhaustive to Equipment (light and heavy), Facilities and Maintenance Contractors, Equipment related services and soft services, Marketing Print, Stationary).* To ensure costs are managed and controlled to achieve budget and savings. * To achieve best cost prices (and on occasion retrospective income) in line with budgets and corporate objectives without compromising quality standards.* To liaise with internal and external stakeholders (eg. Health & Safety Manager and Operational Management)* In conjunction with Operational management and in co-operation with nominated Kitchen Design Houses, develop, implement, and manage a Pro-Active Preventative Maintenance programme.* Liaise with Operational Management and Kitchen Design Houses regarding selection, and Purchasing interaction, of Back of House equipment.Personal Specification* Strong negotiator with proven results* Highly numerate and analytical* Strategic Problem Solver* Full Driving Licence* Desirable: CIPS, CFSM, Project Management (eg. PRINCE2)Interested in this role? If so, please send your CV to Please connect with me on LinkedIn so we can keep in touch!(url removed)/in/oliwiawojaczek Please check our website for all live roles (url removed)